Between Sessions - A health and fitness podcast
The new 'Between Sessions - a Health and Fitness Podcast' is your go-to source for fitness inspiration and expert advice, tailored to help you achieve your personal health goals. Rooted in the ethos of personalised training, the podcast offers practical tips and motivational stories from the EFM community, empowering you to embrace a healthier lifestyle. Join us as we bridge the gap between affordability and personalised fitness, creating a supportive space for everyone on their fitness journey.
Between Sessions - A health and fitness podcast
Preseason Training or returning from holidays - there is a better way to do it
Professional athletes don’t just “get fit” when a season starts — they follow carefully planned preseason programs designed to rebuild fitness, reduce injury risk, and prepare their bodies for performance.
In this episode of Between Sessions — A Health & Fitness Podcast, we break down how modern preseason training works, how it’s changed from old-school conditioning methods, and what everyday gym-goers can learn from elite sport science.
We explore:
- How professional teams structure preseason
- Why training methods have evolved
- The science behind gradual progression and injury prevention
- What happens to the body after time off
- How to safely return to the gym after a holiday break
- Practical steps anyone can apply immediately
Whether you’re an athlete, a regular gym member, or someone restarting their fitness journey after Christmas, this episode gives you clear, evidence-based guidance without the extremes.
Because preseason isn’t about going harder — it’s about building smarter